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Option Subject – GCSE French/ GCSE Spanish

Course Overview

Languages GCSE will help broaden your mind and change the way you see the world
around you. People who speak more than one language have improved memory,
problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, enhanced concentration and the ability to
multitask, and better listening skills.

The course is divided into 3 themed areas:

Theme 1: Identity and Culture; Me, my family and friends∙ Technology in everyday life
(social media and mobile technology) ∙Free time activities ∙ Customs and festivals.

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest; Hometown,
neighbourhood and region ∙ Charity and voluntary work ∙Healthy and unhealthy living
Environment ∙ Poverty and homelessness ∙ Holidays and travel ∙ Regions of France/ Spain.

Theme 3: Current and future study and employment; Life at school ∙University or work?
Careers.

This course can guide many students in careers such as…
Aviation, Civil Service, Charity (NGO) sector, Education, Engineering, Journalism,
Marketing, Media, Politics and Diplomacy, Sales- Import and Export, Travel, Tourism,
Translation.

Specification: AQA GCSE French/ Spanish.
Final exam: 4 exams of equal weighting sat in May/ June. Exams are Foundation Tier
(grades 1-5) or Higher Tier (grades 4-9).

Course Code: 8658 (French), 8698 (Spanish).
Exams Percentage of Comprising of Completed
course
Paper 1- Listening 25% Section A – questions in June
English, answered in English.
Section B – questions in
French/ Spanish, answered in
French/ Spanish.
Paper 2- Speaking 25% Role-play – 15 marks April-June
Photo card – 15 marks (2
minutes at Foundation Tier; 3
minutes at Higher Tier)
General conversation – 30
marks (3–5 minutes at
Foundation Tier; 5–7 minutes at
Higher Tier)